Reeds Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Somerset
Reeds Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Reeds Arms, Pier Street, Burnham-on-Sea, TA8 1BT
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Reeds Arms among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ← Reeds Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Reeds Arms none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Reeds Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortes Ice Cream Parlour Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Lila & Farrah’s Mobile caterer | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| B&M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2016 |
| Burnham on Sea Motorboat & Sailing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2020 |
| Galley Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Esplanade Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Jeff’s Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Burnham Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2011 |
Questions about Reeds Arms
What is Reeds Arms's food hygiene rating?
Reeds Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Reeds Arms safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Reeds Arms last inspected?
Reeds Arms was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Reeds Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Reeds Arms compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Reeds Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Reeds Arms and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
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